At this event – back for a third year – you’ll experience the traditional charm and joy of a Christmas Market where gifts are not mass produced but instead represent genuine high quality.

The Market will feature vendors of Maine-made products just right for gift giving; and the Gardens Gift Shop will be open too! Just pick up one of the metal mesh baskets and fill it with whatever appeals to you; then purchase everything all at one time.

While shopping for the perfect something for everyone on your list, you can enjoy complimentary beverages and tasty treats, lively holiday music by pianist Mary Chase, delightful decorations as only the Gardens can do them, and a blazing fire in the Saxon Fireplace. This event will warm your spirits – a perfect winter’s day!

Check back for a list of 2011 vendors. Vendors who participated in 2010 include:

Black Dinah Chocolatiers, Isle Au Haut – who last year sold every last box of the chocolates for which they’re renowned.
Bartrum’s Beeswax Candles, Kennebunk – ultra natural!
Bert’s Awesome Stuff, Auburn – wicked-good jams, chutneys, and pickles made from the finest ingredients.
Christmas Cove Designs, Richmond – beautifully crafted, eco-friendly Christmas stockings in a range of themes for people and pets.
Downeast Books, Camden - presenting the visiting authors, above.
Eco-Kids, Portland – producers of natural art supplies and toys.
Flying Fox Studio, West Boothbay Harbor – handmade framed miniature quilts, punch-needle embroidery, and unique fabric keepsakes.
Glendarragh Lavender Farm, Camden – items made from lavender they grow and harvest.
Good Nature Crafts, Bowdoin
Maine Balsam Fir Products, West Paris – Delightful scents for the holidays and all year.
The Maine Soapsmith, Bowdoin – a wide fvariety of items that pamper people, but also the Gardenss’ staff favorite for their pets, Pampered Pooch dog soap.
Page Hill Originals, Belgrade – handmade holiday angels, unique one-gallong mason jars filled with Christmas magic, elegantly decorated fresh evergreen wreaths and swags.
Samara Creations, Portland – jewelry made from sterling silver, birch bark, and mixed materials, plus mixed-media art pieces of natural materials, mixed metals, and found objects.
Ursula Smith, Boothbay – woven items that are unique and beautiful works of art.

Where:       Kerr Hall, Visitor Center
Price:         Free – no Gardens admission fee